You’ve heard the slogans: save the whales, protect our pollinators. You may have lamented the decline of polar bears or the last of the northern white rhinos. But scientists are only beginning to ...

At first glance, plants may seem passive—but beneath their stillness lies a world of complexity and constant activity. Plants are highly sensitive to their surroundings, continuously monitoring ...

Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical is produced using a gene that ...

In 1997, at age 19, Toby Kiers talked her way into the Smithsonian's renowned tropical research institute on Barro Colorado, an island in the middle of the Panama Canal. The scientists studied the ...

As we slide into summer, it’s important to consider those pesky mosquitoes and how to keep them away from you. Aside from being a nuisance, the unwanted insects can also carry diseases. In fact, ...

Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild An aerial view of Altadena on March 11, 2025, shows surviving trees and new greenery ...

From ant plant meditations to orchid jokes, an exhibition opening at Cambridge University Botanic Garden gives a voice to rare specimens.